Web Security Firm Recruits ex-Microsoft and FrontBridge Executive
LONDON and SAN MATEO, Calif.,--Jan. 25, 2006 Craig Whitney has been appointed vice president, sales, EMEA with ScanSafe, the market leading provider of managed Web security services. Driving sales growth, implementing a new channel program and increasing market penetration within the information security industry will be among Whitney's main responsibilities.
Whitney brings with him more than 14 years of business experience having previously spent two and a half years with FrontBridge, now owned by Microsoft, and was responsible for developing the firm's first business operations outside of the US.
Prior to joining FrontBridge, Whitney was director for strategic alliances, EMEA with Internet Security Systems (ISS), joining as part of its U.K. start-up team and later moving in to senior sales and marketing roles in ISS'London office and its European headquarters in Brussels. Whitney's expertise also extended to working with secure remote access technology for Cable & Wireless' Systems Integration division and Federal Express.
"I'd like to help build ScanSafe into a billion dollar business which at current growth levels is not only realistic but very achievable," said Whitney. "I'm faced with the unique challenge of working with a dedicated sales team who are entirely focused on growing a business which is currently alone in this space. The company's performance will depend entirely on its ability to deliver enterprise class Web security solutions, combined with the right channel partnerships to drive ScanSafe's success. Therefore, part of my role will be to build on the great foundations in ScanSafe and drive ballistic growth during 2006."
"A pioneering company such as ours requires entrepreneurial individuals who possess the right expertise to drive ScanSafe forward," said Eldar Tuvey, CEO and co-founder, ScanSafe. "Craig brings with him a wealth of experience from the information security sector and a track record of success. He has already made a huge difference with new channel partners and corporate signings."
About ScanSafe
Formed in 1999, ScanSafe is the world's first provider of managed Internet level Web security. Powered by proactive heuristics technology Outbreak Intelligence™, ScanSafe provides a comprehensive suite of Web security services that guarantee high performance, best-of-breed protection. Its managed services screen the Web when users surf, keeping it safe and productive. Viruses, malware and spyware are blocked before they reach the network and web access policies are enforced.
ScanSafe currently scans three billion Web requests each month blocking two million threats on behalf of customers such as Rothschilds, Conde Nast and BMW.
Since pioneering the market for managed Web security, ScanSafe has maintained its global leadership and it continues to lead the direction of the market through innovation. The company services customers in Europe, U.S. and Asia and has offices in London and San Mateo, California.
ScanSafe is privately owned, and financed by Benchmark Capital. Recent awards include winner of Red Herring Top 100 European Technology companies of 2005.
